Phillip Arthur Brandeen, D.D.S.

Brandeen, Phillip Arthur D.D.S. Age 90 of Hudson, WI. Born in Grand Rapids, MI passed away on January 13, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Sima and twin brother, Edward Carl Brandeen (Delores). Survived by wife, Jeanne and sons, Steve (Rita), Craig (Katherine), Jeff (Elizabeth), David and Doug; and 11 grandchildren. Phil served in the US Navy as a seaman on the USS Ware DD865. He earned his bachelor-of-science degree in Elementary Education from the Univ of Minnesota. He married Jeanne September 15, 1956 and enrolled in dental school at the University of Minnesota after deciding that was the best career path to take. After graduating from dental school, he decided to start his own solo practice in the growing Apache Plaza professional building located in St. Anthony Village. After many years of growing a thriving dental practice, he relocated his practice closer to his home in New Brighton which is now known as Rice Creek Dental. In 1992, Phil sold his building and practice and wanted to retire from dentistry but after 10 years, and many rounds of golf, he decided that he wanted to teach dentistry so he became an adjunct professor at the Univ of MN dental school teaching general dentistry to upper-class students. He loved the personal relationship building aspect of teaching dental care and he wished he had done it years sooner! Additionally, during the winter months he taught dentistry to first year students at AT Still University in Phoenix, AZ. He retired from dental teaching in 2013. Phil loved going to his family cabin on Lake 26 in Danbury, WI. Teaching his sons waterskiing, sailing and all boating activities. Phil loved to work with his hands and became very adept at re-creating/building improvements on the many projects needed for cabin life. He loved going to his winter home in Gold Canyon, AZ where he worked on his golf game and teaching at AT Still Univ. He was a fervent Michigan football and basketball fan. Being from Grand Rapids, MI he introduced his sons to Michigan football even driving 10 hours to many games at the Big House in Ann Arbor, MI. Equally, he loved anything associated with the United States Naval Academy, including sending two of his sons there for their college education. We love you Dad and will always remember you and will miss you forever!! A private family memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: University of Minnesota Dental School: in honor of Phillip Brandeen OR Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Brighton, MN in honor of Phillip Brandeen.

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Phillip Arthur Brandeen, D.D.S.

March 11, 1930 - January 13, 2021

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Phillip Arthur Brandeen, D.D.S.

March 11, 1930 - January 13, 2021

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